Plagues and pandemics / Kate Messner ; illustrated by Falynn Koch ; with special thanks to Ella Messner, who served as a researcher and contributor for this book.
"With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19"-- Provided by publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593120408
- ISBN: 059312040X
- ISBN: 9780593120415
- ISBN: 0593120418
- Physical Description: 231 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Random House Children's Books, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-222) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Ancient ailments -- The Black Death -- The scourge of smallpox -- Fever and mosquitoes -- King cholera -- Tuberculosis ... and new ideas about germs -- A deadly flu -- The battle against polio -- The new germs in town -- Preventing the next pandemic.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12 Random House Children's Books.Grades: 3-7.1110L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.9 4 515266.
- Awards Note:
- NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books, 2022.NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2022.
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- Subject:
- Epidemics > History > Juvenile literature.
Plague > History > Juvenile literature.
Diseases and history > Juvenile literature.
Communicable diseases > History > Juvenile literature.
Black Death > Juvenile literature.
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Informational works.
Illustrated works.
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Available copies
- 45 of 58 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 58 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J614.49 MES (Text) | 36015000557369 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/07/2026 |
| Albemarle Main Library | J 614.49 Mes (Text) | 31010000754087 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
| Andrews Public Library | J 614.49 MES (Text) | 80605003609475 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/28/2026 |
| Beaufort Main | J 614.49 MESSN (Text) | 34208900089672 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J 614.49 Mes (Text) | 33630005240028 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J 614.4 MES (Text) | 37807000033261 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| C.B. Hildebrand Public Library | J 614.4 MES (Text) | 33557004537320 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | J614.49 Messner (Text) | 33115007693378 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/05/2026 |
| Carver School Road Branch | J614.49 M 2021 (Text) | 0112523185325 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | J614.49 M 2021 (Text) | 0112523185334 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19"--
